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AUGUST 2015

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

FOR

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDIES

Financial Project ID: 432639-6-22 01

Work Program Item No.: N/A

Federal Aid Project No.: To Be Determined (TBD)

County Section No.: 87120000

Description: US 41 / SR 90 (SW 7th Street and SW 8th Street) from SR 5 / US-1/

Brickell Avenue to SR 9/SW 27th Avenue Miami-Dade County

Bridge No.: 870356, 870471, 870453

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PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................. 1

STUDY OBJECTIVE .............................................................................................................................. 2

STUDY REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR WORK .......................................................... 2

Governing Regulations 2

Liaison Office 3

Key Personnel 3

Meetings and Presentations 4

Quality Control 4

Correspondence 4

Submittals 4

Computer Automation 5

Coordination with Other Consultants and Entities 5

Optional Services 6

1.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ............................................................................................................ 7

1.1 Public Involvement Program 7

1.2 Public Involvement Data Collection 7

1.3 Notice of Intent 7

1.4 Advance Notification 7

1.5 Scheduled Public Meetings 8

1.7 Public Hearing 9

1.8 Location and Design Concept Acceptance/Notification of Approved Environmental Document

from FHWA 10

1.9 Special Public Involvement Requirements 10

1.10 Quality Assurance/Quality Control 10

2.0 ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND REPORTS ......................................................................... 11

2.1 Field Review 11

2.2 Survey Coordination 11

2.3 Geotechnical 12

2.4 Traffic 12

2.5 Safety 14

2.6 Utilities and Railroad 14

2.7 Needs 15

2.8 Corridor Analysis 15

2.9 Roadway 15

2.10 Structures 16

2.11 Drainage 17

2.12 Concept Plans 18

2.13 Typical Section Package 18

2.14 Design Exceptions and Variations 19

2.15 Multimodal Accommodations 19

2.16 Park and Ride Lots 19

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2.17 Maintenance of Traffic 19

2.18 Comparative Analysis and Evaluation Matrix 19

2.19 Selection of Preferred Alternative(s) 19

2.20 Value Engineering Study 19

2.21 Risk Management 20

2.22 Construction Cost Estimates 20

2.23 Right of Way Cost Estimates 20

2.24 Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) 21

2.25 Other Engineering Services 21

2.26 Quality Assurance / Quality Control 21

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTS.................................................................. 22

3.1 Social Resources 22

3.2 Socio-cultural Effects Evaluation Report 23

3.3 Relocation Potential 23

3.4 Archaeological and Historic Resources 24

3.5 Recreational, Section 4(f) 25

3.6 Wetlands and Essential Fish Habitat 25

3.7 Water Quality 26

3.8 Special Designations 26

3.9 Wildlife and Habitat 26

3.10 Identify Permit Conditions 27

3.11 Farmlands 27

3.12 Noise 27

3.13 Air Quality 29

3.14 Construction Impact Analysis 29

3.15 Contamination 29

3.16 Class of Action Determination (State Environmental Impact Report) 29

3.17 Categorical Exclusion Type II (if not done in 3.19 – Class of Action Determination) 29

3.18 State Environmental Impact Report (if not done in 3.19 – Class of Action Determination) 30

Not applicable.3.19 Environmental Assessment 30

Not applicable.3.20 Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) 30

Not applicable.3.21 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 30

Not applicable.3.22 Final Environmental Impact Statement 30

3.23 Quality Assurance / Quality Control 30

The CONSULTANT shall establish and implement a QA/QC plan, which also includes sub-consultant

review, supply the Project Manager with marked documents for correction that were used in the

quality control review, and response to comments and any resolution meetings. 30

4.0 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES ................................................................................................. 31

4.1 Contract and Project Files 31

4.2 Project Management Meetings and Coordination 31

4.3 Additional Services 31

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5.0 METHOD OF COMPENSATION .............................................................................................. 32

6.0 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT................................................ 32

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SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDIES

This Exhibit forms an integral part of the agreement between the State of Florida Department of

Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT or FDOT) and

___________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT) relative to the

transportation facility described as follows:

Financial Project Number: 432639-6-22 01

Federal Aid Project No.: N/A

Description: US 41 / SR 90 (SW 7th Street and SW 8th Street) from SR 5 / US-1/Brickell

Avenue to SR 9/SW 27th Avenue Miami-Dade County

Bridge No.: 870356, 870471, 870453

Rail Road Crossing No: N/A

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Exhibit is to describe the scope of work and the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT

and the DEPARTMENT in connection with the Preliminary Engineering (Conceptual Design), and

Environmental Studies necessary to comply with Department procedures and to obtain Federal Highway

Administration (FHWA) approval of proposed improvements for the one-way pair segment of US 41 / SR

90 (SW 7th Street and SW 8th Street) from SR 5 / US-1/Brickell Avenue to SR 9/SW 27th Avenue Miami-

Dade County.

The Project Development Process shall follow the DEPARTMENT'S most recent version of the publication

titled "Project Development and Environment Manual". Throughout this Scope of Services portion of this

CONSULTANT Contract, the publication will be referred to as the "PD&E Manual". All tasks identified

in this scope of work will be done in accordance with the DEPARTMENT'S PD&E Manual, unless

otherwise stated.

The PD&E Manual incorporates all the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);

Federal law and executive orders; applicable Federal regulations included in the Federal Highway

Administration Federal-Aid Policy Guide; and applicable State laws and regulations including Chapter

339.155 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 14 of the Florida Administrative Code. The project

documentation prepared by the CONSULTANT in accordance with the PD&E Manual shall therefore be

in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, executive orders, and regulations.

The CONSULTANT shall perform those engineering and environmental services required for Project

Development and Environment studies, including consideration of all social, economic, environmental

effects, and mitigation as required by the FHWA and/or the Project Development and Environment (PD&E)

Manual, along with the required environmental documents, engineering reports, preliminary plans, public

involvement and hearings, and right of way maps.

Sections 1 through 4 of the Scope of Services will establish which items of work described in the PD&E

Manual are specifically included in this contract, and additionally which of the items of work will be the

responsibility of the CONSULTANT or the DEPARTMENT.

The DEPARTMENT will provide contract administration and provide management services and technical

reviews of all work associated with the development and preparation of the engineering/environmental

study reports for the transportation facility.



STUDY OBJECTIVE

The CONSULTANT is to study the potential physical, operational and safety improvements along the one-

way pair segment of US41 / SR 90/SW 7th Street (Road ID 87120001) and SW 8th Street (Road ID 8712000)

from SR 5 / US-1/ Brickell Avenue to SR 9/SW 27th Avenue, including the interchange at the SW 8th Street

and I-95 junction In Miami-Dade County, Florida. These alternatives will seek these goals:

Improve traffic operations along the SW 7th Street, SW 8th Street and the I-95 interchange

Improve safety

Promote a multimodal and pedestrian friendly corridor

Improve access to the Brickell area

A Planning Study has been performed for the corridor. Several typical options for SW 7th Street and SW

8th Street and interchanges configurations have been evaluated and four preliminary build scenarios have

been recommended for further analysis in the PD&E study. The Consultant shall review the technical

memoranda drafted by the Planning Study Team and shall evaluate these preliminary build scenarios as

part of the alternatives development for the arterials and interchange at I-95. The preliminary build

scenarios are described below.

1. Build Scenario 1 - (2 Lanes and Transit Alternative 3 from Planning Memos): Provide two general

purpose lanes and an exclusive transit lane on both SW 8th Street and SW 7th Street with reverse

flows where westbound traffic will use SW 8th Street and eastbound traffic will utilize SW 7th Street.

In addition, an eastbound ramp on SW 7th Street to northbound I-95 and a westbound SW 8th Street

ramp to northbound I-95 will be provided.

2. Build Scenario 2 - (2-way Alternative 3 from Planning Memos): Provide two-lane undivided

roadway (one lane in each direction) with exclusive left-turn lanes at signalized intersections on

both SW 8th Street and SW 7th Street. In addition, an eastbound ramp on SW 7th Street to

northbound I-95 and a westbound SW 8th Street ramp to northbound I-95 will be provided.

3. Build Scenario 3 - (3 Lanes Reversed Alternative 3 from Planning Memos): Provide three lanes

in each direction where westbound traffic will use SW 8th Street and eastbound traffic will utilize

SW 7th Street. Also, an eastbound ramp on SW 7th Street to northbound I- 95 and a westbound SW

8th Street ramp to northbound I-95 will be provided.

4. Build Scenario 4 - (3 Lanes Alternative 4 from Planning Memos: Provide three lanes in each

direction where eastbound traffic will use SW 8th Street and westbound traffic will utilize SW 7th

Street. This alternative considers a westbound ramp on SW 7th Street to northbound I-95 located

west of SW 2nd Avenue and a southbound I-95 off-ramp to eastbound SW 8th Street which lands at

SW 3rd Avenue, south of SW 8th Street.

In addition to these preliminary build scenarios, the Consultant will develop other potential configurations

capable of achieving the aforementioned goals and determine at least two viable alternatives that shall be

evaluated in detail in the Project Development and Environment Study. Using the No-Build as a baseline,

the Consultant shall determine a Recommended Alternative. The Consultant shall prepare the necessary

reports as per the Department’s Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Manual.

STUDY REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR WORK

Governing Regulations

The services performed by the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable DEPARTMENT Manuals

and Guidelines. The DEPARTMENT'S Manuals and Guidelines incorporate, by requirement or reference,



all applicable State and Federal regulations. The current edition, including updates, of the following

DEPARTMENT Manuals and Guidelines shall be used in the performance of this work. It is understood

that AASHTO criteria shall apply as incipient policy.

Florida Statutes

Florida Administrative Codes

Applicable Federal Regulations, U.S. Codes and Technical Advisories

Project Development and Environment Manual

ETDM Manual

Sociocultural Effects Evaluation Handbook

Public Involvement Handbook

Plans Preparation Manual

Interchange Access Request User’s Guide

Design Standards

Highway Capacity Manual (Transportation Research Board (TRB))

Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS)

Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance Streets and Highways (Florida

Greenbook)

Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (AASHTO)

Highway Safety Manual (AASHTO)

Right of way Mapping Handbook

Right of way Procedures Manual

Location Survey Manual

Electronic Field Book (EFB) User Handbook

Drainage Manual

Stormwater Management Facility Handbook

Aerial Surveying Standards for Transportation

Structures Manual

CADD Manual

Quality/Level of Service Standards Handbook Software & Tables

Project Traffic Forecasting Handbook Project Traffic Forecasting Procedure 525-030-120

Florida Highway Landscape Guide

Basis of Estimates Manual

Utility Accommodations Handbook

Liaison Office

The DEPARTMENT will designate a Liaison Office and a Project Manager who shall be the representative

of the DEPARTMENT for the Project. While it is expected the CONSULTANT shall seek and receive

advice from various state, regional, and local agencies, the final direction on all matters of this Project

remain with the Project Manager.

Key Personnel

The CONSULTANT'S work shall be performed and directed by the key personnel identified in the proposal

presentations by the CONSULTANT. Any changes in the indicated personnel shall be subject to review

and approval by the DEPARTMENT.



Meetings and Presentations

The CONSULTANT shall attend a Notice to Proceed Meeting with DEPARTMENT representatives, where

relevant project information will be provided by the DEPARTMENT, along with procedures for

administering the contract. The CONSULTANT and staff shall also be available with no more than a five

(5) workday notice to attend meetings or make presentations at the request of the DEPARTMENT. Such

meetings and presentations may be held at any hour between 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 midnight on any day of

the week. The CONSULTANT may be called upon to provide maps, press releases, advertisements,

audiovisual displays and similar material for such meetings.

Quality Control

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for insuring that all work products conform to DEPARTMENT

standards and criteria. This shall be accomplished through an internal Quality Control (QC) process

performed by the CONSULTANT. This QC process shall insure that quality is achieved through checking,

reviewing, and surveillance of work activities by objective and qualified individuals who were not directly

responsible for performing the initial work.

Before submitting the first invoice, the CONSULTANT shall submit a Quality Control Plan to the

DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager for approval. The Quality Control Plan shall include the proposed

method or process of providing Quality Control for all work products, and shall identify the products to be

reviewed, the personnel who perform the reviews, and the method of documentation.

Correspondence

Copies of all written correspondence between the CONSULTANT and any party pertaining specifically to

this study shall be provided to the DEPARTMENT for their records within one (1) week of the receipt of

said correspondence.

Submittals

The CONSULTANT shall provide electronic and three (3) hard copies of the required documents as listed

below. These are the anticipated printing requirements for the project. This tabulation will be used for

estimating purposes, and the Project Manager will determine the number of copies required prior to each

submittal.

Public Involvement Copies:

Public Involvement Plan (Draft & Final) 1

Advance Notification Package & ETM Screening (Draft & Final) -

Public Hearing Transcript (Final) 1

Public Involvement Summary Report (Draft & Final) 1

Engineering Items: Copies:

Corridor Report (N/A)

Draft Design Traffic Technical Memorandum Design Traffic Technical Memorandum (Signed and Sealed) First & second Draft Preliminary Engineering Report Preliminary Engineering Report (Signed and Sealed) Location Hydraulics Report (Draft, Revised Draft & Final)

Drainage/Pond Siting Report (Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Conceptual Design Roadway Plan Set Geotechnical Report (Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Typical Section Package (Draft, Revised Draft & Final)

Bridge Hydraulic Report (N/A)



Bridge Analysis Report (Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Value Engineering Information Report Interchange Modification/Justification Report

(Draft, Revised Draft & Final)

Risk Analysis Workshop Information Report Design Variations and Exceptions Package (if applicable)

Environmental Items: Copies:

Draft Categorical Exclusion Type II Form Final Draft Categorical Exclusion Type II Form Final Categorical Exclusion Type II Form Section 4(f) Determination of Applicability


Wetland Quality I Evaluation (WQIE) Checklist

Sole Source Aquifer Letter

Section 106 Effects Case Study

(Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Section 4(f) de minimis Package

(Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Noise Study Report (Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Air Quality Technical Memo (Draft, Revised Draft & Final)

Contamination Screening Evaluation Report

(Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan if ROW is required, (Draft, Revised Draft & Final)

Endangered Species Biological Assessment


Essential Fish Habitat Assessment

(Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Wetlands Evaluation Technical Memo

(Draft, Revised Draft & Final) Cultural Resource Assessment


Upon completion of the study, the CONSULTANT shall deliver to the DEPARTMENT, in an organized

manner, all project files, maps, sketches, worksheets, and other materials used or generated during the study

process.

Computer Automation

The project will be developed utilizing Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems. The

DEPARTMENT makes software available to help assure quality and conformance with the policy and

procedures regarding CADD. It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT to meet the requirements in

the FDOT CADD Manual. The CONSULTANT will submit final documents and files as described

therein. Additional related information is found in the FDOT Plans Preparation Manual

All computer disks shall be scanned for viruses prior to submitting to FDOT. Failure to scan for viruses

may result in a lower Consultant work performance evaluation.

Coordination with Other Consultants and Entities

The CONSULTANT is to coordinate their work with any ongoing and/or planned projects that may affect

this study.



The CONSULTANT is to coordinate with local governmental entities to ensure design and right of way

requirements for the project are compatible with local public works improvements and right of way

activities.

The CONSULTANT is to coordinate through the DEPARTMENT with any agencies and/or entities that

require further coordination through the ETDM Process.

Optional Services

At the DEPARTMENT'S option, the CONSULTANT may be requested to provide final design and plans

preparation services or expert witness services for right of way acquisition. The fee for these services shall

be negotiated in accordance with the terms detailed in exhibit b, method of compensation, for a fair,

competitive and reasonable cost, considering the scope and complexity of the project(s). A supplemental

agreement for the additional services shall be executed in accordance with Section 2 of the Standard

Professional Services Agreement Terms.



1.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Public involvement includes communicating to and receiving input from all interested persons, groups,

business owners, and government organizations regarding the development of the project. The

CONSULTANT shall coordinate and perform the appropriate level of public involvement for this project

as outlined in Part 1, Chapter11, and Part 2, Chapter 9 of the PD&E Manual, the FDOT Public

Involvement Handbook and the following sections.

The CONSULTANT shall provide the DEPARTMENT drafts of all Public Involvement collateral (i.e.,

newsletters, property owner letters, advertisements, handouts, exhibits, etc.) associated with the following

tasks for review and approval at least five (5) business days prior to printing and / or distribution:

1.1 Public Involvement Program

The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT. The Public Involvement Program (PIP) is developed

consistent with Part 1 Chapter 11 of the PD&E Manual and will also include all tasks necessary to ensure

compliance with State Historic Highway Laws on the corridor – Brickell Avenue and Calle Ocho. The

program must be in written form and incorporated into the project file. As the project includes work on the

State Historic Highway Calle Ocho and adjacent to Brickell Avenue, the PIP documents shall be in

compliance with all Section 6 requirements.

1.2 Public Involvement Data Collection

The CONSULTANT shall assist the DEPARTMENT with data collection and in preparing responses to

any public inquiries from the public involvement process. The CONSULTANT is to collect, maintain and

update the project mailing list and provide the DEPARTMENT a compact disk (CD) or a digital video disc

(DVD) that would include but not be limited to the following:

A list of corridor property owners, business owners and tenants: The CONSULTANT will use the current county tax rolls to confirm property owners and /or tenants’ names and addresses.

Elected and appointed local, state and federal officials; municipal sub committees, and other community leaders and groups, in or with jurisdiction in the project areas, should be included in the project mailing list.

Technical staff of agencies and municipalities, including permit and review agencies should be identified and placed on the mailing list.

Community and cultural services groups, schools, churches, police, fire, rescue, etc. A preliminary list used during the Planning Phase will be provided by the DEPART MENT for the CONSULTANT review and use.

Any media within the project area should be identified and placed on the mailing list and should be used for the news releases or advertisements. The DEPARTMENT will issue these news releases or advertisements as needed.

Any person or institution who expresses an interest in the project

1.3 Notice of Intent

N/A

1.4 Advance Notification

N/A



1.5 Scheduled Public Meetings

The CONSULTANT shall provide all support necessary for the DEPARTMENT to hold or participate in

various public meetings, which may include but not be limited to:

Elected Officials/Agency Kick-off Meeting

Public Kick-off Meeting

Alternatives Public Meeting

Project Advisory Team (PAT)

Presentation to community and stakeholder groups

Public Hearing

For any of the above type meetings, the CONSULTANT shall prepare and/or provide:

Scripts or agenda for presentation

Handouts

Graphics for presentation

Meeting equipment set-up and tear-down

Legal and/or display advertisements (The CONSULTANT will pay the cost of publishing.)

Letters for notification of elected and appointed officials, property owners and other interested parties (The CONSULTANT will pay the cost of first class postage.)

News releases, for use five to seven days prior to meeting; Summary notes of meetings to be provided to the Department. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for taking notes at the meeting, compiling meeting notes from other meeting participants, and distributing meeting summaries no later than 5 business days after the meeting has occurred.

Briefing and debriefing of Department staff.

Preparation of response letters on public comments for DEPARTMENT signature.

The CONSULTANT will investigate potential meeting sites to advise the DEPARTMENT on their suitability. The CONSULTANT will pay all costs for meeting site rental and insurance.

The CONSULTANT will attend the meetings with an appropriate number of personnel to assist the DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager.

It is estimated for this project there will be the following 4 scheduled public meetings during the study.

Elected Officials/Agency Kick-off Meeting

Public Kick-off Meeting

Alternatives Public Workshop

Public Hearing



1.6 Other (Unscheduled) Public and Agency Meetings

In addition to scheduled public meetings, the CONSULTANT may be required to participate in other

meetings with the public, elected officials, special interest groups or public agencies. The

CONSULTANT’S participation will be limited to participation during the meeting, note taking, and

summarizing the meeting in a memo to the file. It is estimated for this project there will be 18 meetings

during the study.

1.7 Public Hearing

The CONSULTANT shall provide all the support services listed in Sections 1.2 and 1.5 above, and in

addition shall prepare:

Public officials and Agency letters: The CONSULTANT will prepare the letters, insert them in envelopes,

and address the envelopes. The CONSULTANT will pay for first class postage. At the Districts discretion,

the CONSULTANT will e-mail letters in lieu of or in addition to those sent by U.S. Mail.

Property owner letters: The CONSULTANT will provide a list of the names and addresses of the property

owners from county tax rolls in a format specified by the District. The CONSULTANT will prepare the

letters, insert them in envelopes, and address the envelopes. The CONSULTANT will pay for first class

postage.

All elements of the multi-media presentation, which may include a script for a formal presentation, and which may also include a tape recording and synchronization with camera-ready graphics, 35-mm color slides, PowerPoint or similar software or voice over recording. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the DEPARTMENT to provide input on the presentation and the voice over recording.

Graphics: Boards mounted Concept Plans on aerial background and meeting location signs

Displays of plans and report(s) for the public display.

Brochures or handouts.

Prepare public advertisements.

Court Reporter(s)

Briefing and debriefing of Department staff.

Legal and/or display advertisements. Any press releases and/or advertisements will indicate that the meeting is a DEPARTMENT activity. The CONSULTANT will pay the cost of publishing. The CONSULTANT will draft public advertisements and provide to the District’s Environmental Management Office for review before publication.

Security (Two off-duty law enforcement officers)

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all costs associated with arranging for a court reporter to be present and obtaining transcripts of comments made during the Public Hearing.

The CONSULTANT will procure a verbatim transcript of the Public Hearing. The CONSULTANT will

combine the transcript with any other comments received by the DEPARTMENT as part of the public

hearing record, and affidavits of publication of legal ads, and will provide copies of the transcript for the

DEPARTMENT'S use. The CONSULTANT will also prepare a Public Hearing Summary attached to the



Public Hearing Transcript. The CONSULTANT shall provide on CD a copy of all public hearing maps,

photographs and displays to the DEPARTMENT, in a PDF format.

1.8 Location and Design Concept Acceptance/Notification of Approved Environmental

Document from FHWA

The CONSULTANT will draft and publish the notice of LDCA in the local newspaper. The

CONSULTANT will pay for the cost of publishing. The CONSULTANT will provide notice to the

District’s Environmental Management Office for review and approval prior to publication.

1.9 Special Public Involvement Requirements

The CONSULTANT shall prepare a project fact sheet and three (3) editions of a multicolor newsletter and duplicates. Number of copies for distribution at public meetings will be determined by the results of Task 1.2 above. A draft shall be submitted for DEPARTMENT review and the final distribution shall be through the project mailing list and hand delivered to various locations as appropriate. The CONSULTANT shall pay the [SPECIFY TYPE OF] postage and perform and delivery as needed.

The CONSULTANT shall provide up-to-date content to the DEPARTMENT for the DEPARTMENT to input onto an internet web page for the dissemination of public information and collection of public comment

The CONSULTANT shall provide a Public Involvement Summary Report which will consist of a record of all public involvement and major activities concerning the project (i.e. state historic highway compliance, project schedule, newsletters, public notices, newspaper articles, etc.), as directed by the FDOT Project Manager.

1.10 Quality Assurance/Quality Control

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for insuring that all work products conform to DEPARTMENT standards and criteria. This shall be accomplished through an internal Quality Control (QC) process performed by the CONSULTANT. This QC process shall insure that quality is achieved through checking, reviewing, and surveillance of work activities by objective and qualified individuals who were not directly responsible for performing the initial work. Prior to submittal of the first invoice, the CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager for approval the proposed method or process of providing Quality Control for all work products. The Quality Control Plan shall identify the products to be reviewed, the personnel who perform the reviews, and the method of documentation.



2.0 ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND REPORTS

The CONSULTANT shall coordinate and perform the appropriate level of engineering analysis for this

project as outlined in Part 1, Chapter 4 of the PD&E Manual and as detailed in the following sections of

this Scope of Services.

Upon notice to proceed, the CONSULTANT shall begin preliminary assessments of the study corridor from

an engineering standpoint. This activity consists of collecting various information and materials relative to

the performance of engineering analysis within the study area. The information should include all data

necessary to perform adequate evaluation of the location and design of a transportation facility. Using the

data collected, the CONSULTANT shall perform the engineering analysis necessary to complete the project

development process. The task of engineering analysis will be ongoing throughout the duration of the

project and will be performed with consideration to the results of the environmental impacts analysis.

After selection of viable corridor(s), the CONSULTANT shall develop and analyze alternate conceptual

design alternatives. The development of the design alternatives shall consider a context sensitive system of

“Complete Streets.” The CONSULTANT shall develop and evaluate all viable alternatives in order to

address the project needs. The DEPARTMENT will then determine which viable alternative(s) to further

evaluate through the public involvement process and environmental analysis. The possibility exists that

the No-Build alternative may be selected at this point.

2.1 Field Review

The CONSULTANT shall conduct all anticipated field trips needed to collect engineering data.

2.2 Survey Coordination

Aerial Photography Coordination

Use Aerial Photography as a basis for plotting various data necessary for both engineering and

environmental analysis, alternative corridor and design studies, and the development of the preliminary

plans of conceptual design. Copies of aerial photography are the prime source of information used to

convey project considerations to the public at public meetings.

The DEPARTMENT will furnish the necessary aerial photography for use in the study. Aerial photography

shall be prepared for the following uses at the noted scales:

(Specify scales)

Overall Project Location Map 1”= 300’

Drainage Map 1”=200’

Concept Plans 1”=50’

Survey Coordination

The DEPARTMENT will perform the design field survey, in English, necessary to prepare the

engineering design and conceptual plans. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for coordination with

the District Survey Department regarding project requirements, review of survey data and scheduling.

The following survey data is required:

Baseline of Survey: Provide a baseline along the corridor as shown on the Right of Way maps provided.

Tie down enough local control, such as section corners, block corners, points of intersections, P.C.’s and

P.T.’s if applicable to verify the location of the baseline of survey.



Right of Way Lines: Provide the Right of Way lines on the topo file (Microstation) as on the Right of Way

Maps and surrounding plats provided, along with field verification. This should include the location of the

Right of Way lines for the I-95 interchange and all the side streets within the project limits.

Side Street Intersections: Provide station and angles of all side street intersections with the main corridor

on the 2D Microstation file. This should be the intersection of the centerline of the Right of Ways.

2.3 Geotechnical

Soils

The CONSULTANT shall review the United States Department of Agriculture, Geological Survey, Natural

Resource Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) Maps/GIS data and summarize the

findings.

Geotechnical Coordination

This task is for the CONSULTANT to coordinate with the geotechnical staff regarding project

requirements, review of geotechnical data, and scheduling. If a geotechnical investigation is not being done

for the project, this task will be omitted.

2.4 Traffic

Traffic Data

The DEPARTMENT will furnish the following initial traffic data:

Corridor historical and current Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts, which include

volume counts and truck classification counts (median and heavy)

Seasonal Factor, Weekly Axle Factor and traffic factors including K, D & T

72-hour ADT at 23 locations

72-hour classification counts at 4 locations

TMC's at 13 locations - Peak Period TMC's at 4 locations

Queue length observation studies at 12 locations

Travel time studies - 4 segments

All traffic data and studies performed during the Planning Phase of the project

The CONSULTANT will provide the following:

24-hour machine traffic counts (15-minute interval by direction and by vehicle class) during the

weekdays, and 48-hour machine traffic counts (15-minute interval by direction and by vehicle

class) during the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) will be required at selected locations within the

corridor, e.g. between intersections or where volume or roadway characteristics change. FDOT

and the PD&E Consultant will determine required locations.

Six-hour manual turning movement counts (including pedestrians) will be collected at the study intersections

on a typical weekday. The six-hour counts include 2 hours each in the AM/MD/PM peak periods based on

the 72-hour machine counts. FDOT and the PD&E Consultant will determine required locations.

Existing signal timing data that will be obtained from Miami-Dade County.

Existing data to be gathered from as-built and verified on the field as necessary. This includes lane

configurations, traffic and roadway characteristics.



All other data necessary for input into the traffic analysis tools.

Traffic Analysis

The CONSULTANT will perform the traffic analysis which will include the Design Traffic, Operational

Analysis and the IMR.

Design Traffic

The CONSULTANT is responsible for developing the traffic projections to be used to establish the basic

design requirements for roadway typical sections, intersection, and interchange design. The Design traffic

should include opening year (2020), interim year (2030) and design year (2040) traffic projections for

viable corridors using trend analysis. The traffic projections will be based on the Southeast Regional

Planning Model 7.0 (SERPM 7.0). The traffic projections and turns will be developed in accordance with

the most recent version of the FDOT’s Project Traffic Forecasting Handbook. All manual adjustments, if

necessary, will be documented and approved by FDOT. Traffic projections based on manual methods may

be used, however, the Consultant will provide justification for not using the model, and this will be subject

to FDOT’s approval

The design factors K, D, and T will be developed from the traffic data collected along the project.

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and Design Hour Volume (DHV) for the present year, the opening year

(2020), interim year (2030) and design year (2040) will also be developed. The traffic data for each

viable design alternative shall be developed and analyzed, as appropriate

Traffic Operational Analysis

The CONSULTANT shall also perform the following activities in connection with the Design year; twenty

(20) years post construction traffic. The Consultant will perform a traffic operational analysis for the

Current Year, opening year 2020, Interim Year 2030 and Design Year for each of the aforementioned

alternatives using SYNCHRO 8 or appropriate traffic software, as directed by FDOT’s Project Manager.

The traffic operation and capacity analysis will include signalized intersections, freeways & weaving

sections and ramp merge & diverge conditions for the design hour. This will include any new or modified

traffic signal locations and any new or modified freeway or interchange elements. For each alternative,

there will be two sets of analysis corresponding to the two sets of traffic DHVs – one corresponding to the

AM peaking characteristics and one for the PM peaking characteristics. Electronic copies of all input files

will be provided to FDOT. The analysis will include the standard capacity analysis as well as network

simulation. The CONSULTANT shall use Simtraffic as part of the operational analysis and perform

adequate model calibration for validation.

Design Traffic Memo

After selection of viable corridor(s), the CONSULTANT will prepare a Design Traffic Technical

Memorandum (DTTM). This memorandum will document the methodology used in developing the traffic

demand and multi-modal splits. The memorandum shall also identify the design traffic volumes for each

build alternative, which shall include combinations with other modes of transportation. In addition to the

DTTM, an Interchange Modification Report (IMR) will also need to be submitted as part of this PD&E

documentation. The Consultant shall initiate the coordination with the DIRC early in the process to avoid

impacting the schedule of the project.

After DEPARTMENT approval of the Design Traffic Technical Memorandum, those traffic projections will

be used during the study of conceptual design alternatives and for the analysis of any impacts which depend



on traffic inputs (i.e. noise impacts and air quality assessments). The traffic studies and report will need to

document an analysis of the State Historic Highway Law restrictions for Brickell Avenue and Calle Ocho.

Traffic Data for Noise Study

Traffic Data Required for the Noise Analysis will be provided by the CONSULTANT and will include the

following data for each road segment (i.e. intersection to intersection), access ramp, cross street, frontage

road and other nearby important roadways for the existing year and the design year with and without the

proposed improvements:

Level of Service C (LOS C) directional volumes

Demand peak hour volumes (peak and off-peak directions)

Proposed posted speed

Percentage of heavy trucks (HT) in the design hour

Percentage of medium trucks (MT) in the design hour

Percentage of buses in the design hour

Percentage of motorcycles (MC) in the design hour

The traffic data is included in the approved Traffic Technical Memorandum and will be

documented on standard forms provided by the DEPARTMENT. The completed forms must be

reviewed by the DEPARTMENT before proceeding with the noise analysis.

2.5 Safety

Crash data

The CONSULTANT shall obtain available data from DEPARTMENT'S Database and local sources for

various highway segments required. Obtain data for previous five years. The data collected shall include

the number and type of crashes, crash locations, number of fatalities and injuries, and estimates of property

damage and economic loss.

Safety Analysis

Based on the information obtained from the crash data the CONSULTANT shall identify project needs

associated with the safety of the existing facility.

The CONSULTANT shall determine Safety benefits using The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Analysis in

accordance with NCHRP 17-38. (Optional)

2.6 Utilities and Railroad

Data Collection

The CONSULTANT shall obtain information in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 10 of the PD&E Manual.

Analysis and Report



Based on the coordination with the utility companies along the project the CONSULTANT shall prepare a

Utility Assessment Package as described in Part 2, Chapter 10 of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT

will also address impacts to existing and proposed railroads.

2.7 Needs

Transportation Plans

The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the DEPARTMENT to obtaining and reviewing the

transportation plans for all modes of transportation including surface, transit and non-motorized modes,

throughout the life of the project. The following plans or studies should be obtained:

Urban Area Transportation Study, and if applicable, County Cost Feasible and Needs Plans

Local Comprehensive Plans; city and county

Transit; rail, bus, other

Non-motorized modes, including bikeways and pedestrian walkways

Planning Consistency Form

The CONSULTANT shall complete Planning Requirements for Environmental Document Approvals

Check List.

Analysis of Existing Conditions

The CONSULTANT shall analyze the existing conditions in order to identify any deficiencies that are to

be identified in the Needs section.

Purpose and Need

The CONSULTANT shall update and verify the purpose and need for the project from the Programming

Summary Report as outlined in Part 2, Chapter 5 of the PD&E Manual.

2.8 Corridor Analysis

Refer to Part 1, Chapter 4, and Part 2, Chapter 6 of the PD&E Manual and the Programming Summary

Report. This task includes the review and summarization of any Corridor Analysis completed in the

Planning phases.

This project does not require a separate corridor analysis. Therefore, the CONSULTANT shall document

that the existing corridors (SR 90 and I-95) are the only feasible corridors for the project and that other

corridors were not considered. This decision and rationale shall be documented in the Preliminary

Engineering Report.

2.9 Roadway

Existing Roadway Characteristics

The CONSULTANT will collect the existing roadway characteristics in accordance with Part 1, Chapter

4 of the PD&E Manual.

Typical Section Analysis

The CONSULTANT shall develop all appropriate typical section alternatives for the project. These will

include the DEPARTMENT’S standard typical sections, and any typical sections that may result in

minimizing right of way (Interchange improvements), and incorporating context sensitive solutions.

Corridor Analysis



The CONSULTANT shall document that the existing corridor is the only feasible corridor for the project,

and that other corridors were not considered.

Roadway Design Alternatives

The Consultant shall begin the roadway alternative development with a review the preliminary four build

alternatives recommended by the Planning study Team as previously described and documented in the

technical memoranda on file with the Department. The Consultant can develop new alternatives, but two

(2) build alternatives shall ultimately be studied in depth during the PD&E. The following summarizes the

alternatives to be documented in the PD&E Study:

1. No Build

2. Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O)

3. Two (2) Build Alternatives for SW 7th Street, SW 8th Street and interchange at I-95

The CONSULTANT shall develop and analyze the roadway design alternatives for SW 7th Street and SW 8th

Street and the I-95 interchange in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 6 of the PD&E Manual. The

CONSULTANT will establish feasible alternatives based on engineering and environmental factors. The

CONSULTANT will develop Design Criteria to be used for developing conceptual plans

Access Management

The CONSULTANT shall review the DEPARTMENT’S State Highway System Access Management

Classification System and Standards (Rule 14-97) and determine their application to the project. The

CONSULTANT shall determine the proper access classification and standard to be applied to the project

and coordinated with the District Access Management Review Committee.

The access classification of both roadway facilities (SR 90 and I-95) is not expected to change as part of

the potential improvements for this project. However, in the event that the reversed flow alternatives

envisioned by the Planning Study becomes viable, changes in travel patterns would require additional

public outreach effort, coordination and education of all the stakeholders and users. In addition, the

interchange configuration modification (potential re-aligned and new ramps) will require the involvement,

coordination and concurrence from the District Access committee.

The proposed access management plan shall be presented as part of the public involvement process. If an

Access Management Classification/Reclassification Public Hearing is required, it will be combined with

the project Public Hearing and the State Historic Highway Public Hearing.

Identify Construction Segments

The CONSULTANT shall evaluate and make recommendations to the DEPARTMENT regarding

the phasing of how the improvements could be implemented and identify proposed projects for future

design and construction.

2.10 Structures

Existing Structures Characteristics



The CONSULTANT will collect the existing physical features in accordance with Part1, Chapter 4 of the

PD&E Manual.

Existing Structures:

870356: I-95 Northbound Bridge Structure over SR 90 and Miami River (AASHTO BEAMS/ STEEL

GIRDERS)

870471, I-95 Ramp Bridge SR 90 Eastbound to I-95 Northbound (AASHTO BEAMS)

870453: I-95 Southbound Bridge Structure over SR 90 (AASHTO BEAMS STEEL GIRDERS)

Structures Typical Section Analysis

The CONSULTANT shall develop all appropriate structural typical section alternatives for the project.

These will include the DEPARTMENT’S standard typical sections, and any typical sections that may result

in minimizing right of way, environmental impacts and incorporating context sensitive solutions.

Structure Design Alternatives

The CONSULTANT will evaluate conceptual structures vertical and horizontal alignments.

The CONSULTANT will evaluate conceptual structures vertical and horizontal alignments for the I-95

interchange potential modified configurations. This design will include location, total length and width,

span, special aesthetic consideration, type of structure and cost. The CONSULTANT shall summarize all

findings and recommendations in a Bridge Analysis Technical Memorandum. A table summarizing the types

of improvements (including existing and proposed structures) will be included in the Bridge Analysis

Technical Memorandum; typical sections for all structures will be included, and elevation views for all

major structures will be included. In addition, the CONSULTANT should investigate with the manufacturer

of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls, as applicable, the effects of any MSE wall extension,

including tie to any existing wall, and the potential for noise walls on any proposed MSE extensions The

CONSULTANT will evaluate the overhead sign structures affected by the various I-95 interchange

alternatives. A table summarizing sign structures and the cost associated with the replacement will be

included. Additional guidance and criteria to evaluate sign, signal and lighting structures are provided in

PPM, Volume 1-Chapter 25.

2.11 Drainage

Floodplain and Environmental Permit Data Collection

The CONSULTANT will gather floodplain data, needed to obtain permits, from relevant sources including

County, local agencies, Water Management Districts, etc.

Drainage Analysis

The CONSULTANT shall perform preliminary drainage design to determine potential outfall locations and

preliminary sizes (volume and area) of required detention and/or retention facilities for storm water

treatment or attenuation. (I-95 interchange only)

Floodplain Compensation Analysis

The CONSULTANT shall Determine base floodplain elevations for the project and estimate encroachments

and appropriate compensation provisions. This includes incorporation of floodplain compensation site

requirements in the Pond Siting Report.



Pond Siting Analysis and Report

The CONSULTANT shall calculate the stormwater management requirements and estimate the stormwater

management facility requirements. This will include identification of 3 alternative stormwater management

facility locations per basin, estimating construction cost, comparison of alternatives and identification of a

preferred alternative. Comparison of alternatives may be based on cost only or a multi-facetted comparison

with team input.

The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Pond Siting Report for the project in accordance to the

DEPARTMENT’S Stormwater Facilities Handbook.

Pond Siting Meetings

The CONSULTANT will hold a meeting with the DEPARTMENT to discuss pond site alternatives.

Location Hydraulics Report

The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Location Hydraulics Report for the project in accordance with Part 2,

Chapter 24 of the PD&E Manual.

Environmental Look-Around (ELA) Meeting

The CONSULTANT will hold a meeting with DEPARTMENT staff, regulatory agencies, local

governments and other stakeholders to discuss regional stormwater needs and design and permitting

approaches that benefit the watershed as a whole.

2.12 Concept Plans

Base Map

The CONSULTANT shall develop a CADD database that includes existing characteristics. CADD data

base information shall be compatible for use on aerial photography used for public hearing presentations,

corridor maps, and concept plans. As required, the CONSULTANT shall rectify, move, scale or rotate the

aerial photography for the Base Map.

Alternative Concept Plans

The CONSULTANT will prepare alternative concept plans. At a minimum, the concept plans should

include the existing and proposed (I-95 interchange) right of way lines, the roadway baseline /centerline,

existing utility lines and the proposed design.

Conceptual design plans on digital aerial photography. The conceptual design plans will be prepared at a

scale of 1”=50’. In addition, the CONSULTANT will prepare an overall location plan of the Study area

and viable alternatives at a scale of 1”=300’, if selected by the DEPARTMENT. The conceptual design

plans will be drawn on standard size 11” by 17” sheets reproducible with standard title boxes. The

drawings shall also be plotted and suitable for

public display at meetings and hearings.

Preferred Alternative

The CONSULTANT will finalize concept plans for the preferred alternative that include refinements from

the public hearing.

2.13 Typical Section Package

The CONSULTANT will prepare the Typical Section Package in accordance with the DEPARTMENT’S

Plans Preparation Manual (excluding pavement design).



2.14 Design Exceptions and Variations

Identify Design Exceptions and Variations

The CONSULTANT will identify exception and variations for approval in accordance with the

DEPARTMENT’S Plan Preparation Manual.

Prepare Design Exception and Variation Package(s)

The CONSULTANT will prepare exception and variations package(s) for approval in accordance with the

DEPARTMENT’S Plan Preparation Manual.

2.15 Multimodal Accommodations

The alternatives to be considered shall focus on multimodal solutions. The Project Advisory Team (PAT)

considered repurposing a lane to accommodate exclusive bus facilities along SW 8th Street. The

CONSULTANT will coordinate with Miami-Dade transit and local government officials to determine what

multi-modal accommodations will be studied and evaluated as part of the project alternatives.

2.16 Park and Ride Lots

The CONSULTANT will analyze the existing and planned park and ride needs.

2.17 Maintenance of Traffic

The CONSULTANT will analyze the design alternatives for constructability, and the ability to maintain

traffic. If the constructability analysis indicates that there will be a substantial cost to maintain traffic, the

cost estimate will be included in the cost estimate for that alternative.

2.18 Comparative Analysis and Evaluation Matrix

After developing the viable alternatives and costs, the CONSULTANT will prepare a matrix comparing the

impacts and costs of the alternatives evaluated, with a recommendation of the most viable alternative(s).

The CONSULTANT shall present their recommendations to the DEPARTMENT for consideration.

2.19 Selection of Preferred Alternative(s)

The CONSULTANT shall recommend a preferred alternative(s) based on a review and analysis of all

engineering, environmental, and public involvement issues related to the project

2.20 Value Engineering Study

This project will be subject to a Value Engineering (VE) review to be performed following the preparation

of the Draft Preliminary Engineering Report, and after the Alternatives Workshop. VE reviews will be

conducted by a multi-disciplined team of personnel selected by the DEPARTMENT whose purpose will be

to consider value improvements to proposed concepts and designs.

Prior to initiating the value engineering study(ies), the CONSULTANT shall provide to the

DEPARTMENT any information that is pertinent to the selection of the DEPARTMENT’S preferred

concept. The information needs to be logically organized in order to facilitate the value engineering teams

understanding of the project. At a minimum, the information given to the value engineering team will

consist of:

Traffic information, including latest traffic projections and if applicable design traffic analysis

Aerial photography depicting project concepts prepared to the scales specified in this scope

Support and backup information for R/W estimates which may include if applicable:



o Square foot market value for areas affected by each proposed conceptual design.

o R/W to be purchased (no. parcels & cost)

o Business relocations (no. locations & cost)

o Residential relocations (no. locations & cost)

o Business damages (no. locations & est. cost)

Construction cost estimate for each alternative developed

Any environmental analysis associated each of the alternatives under consideration

Results of any public involvement associated with the project

Any commitments to the local governments

Provide a decision matrix that shows the criteria and the weighted impact used by the CONSULTANT to make decisions on the preferred concept. Criteria such as safety, operation and public acceptance must be fully documented.

Value Engineering is an event oriented function and will occur at specific times in the development process

of the project. The information described above will vary in degree of detail depending on the point in time

when the value engineering study is conducted.

The CONSULTANT Project Manager and Project Engineer shall meet with the VE team to explain

development of initial concepts and the rationale for such. The CONSULTANT Project Manager and

Project Engineer will be available to the value engineering team for clarification of the information used

during the value engineering study. The CONSULTANT will respond to questions or proposals developed

as part of the VE and recommend inclusion or denial of the proposal into the project.

VE team recommendations concerning modified or additional concepts, approved by District Management,

will be carried forward to the alternatives analysis phase of the PD&E study.

2.21 Risk Management

DISTRICT will need to define level of Risk Management to be performed based on the DEPARTMENT’S

Risk Management Guidelines in the FDOT Project Management Handbook.

The CONSULTANT shall participate in a Risk Analysis Workshop conducted by the DEPARTMENT. The

CONSULTANT will provide copies of the Draft Preliminary Engineering Report and other Draft Reports

and Concept Alternatives in electronic format to the DEPARTMENT prior to the Risk Analysis Workshop.

The CONSULTANT shall attend one (1) pre-meeting and one (1) post meeting for the Risk Analysis

Workshop, and attend and participate in the Risk Analysis Workshop.

2.22 Construction Cost Estimates

The CONSULTANT shall develop construction cost estimates and updates for design alternatives. The cost

estimates are to be developed using the Department’s long range estimating (LRE) program.

2.23 Right of Way Cost Estimates

The CONSULTANT shall identify property needs based on the alternatives being considered. A sketch of

the alternative and the area of ROW needed shall be developed by the CONSULTANT for use by the

DEPARTMENT to prepare the ROW Cost Estimates.



2.24 Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)

The CONSULTANT will prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) as per Part 1, Chapter 4 of the

PD&E Manual.

2.25 Other Engineering Services

IMR/IJR Reports

The CONSULTANT shall prepare the Interchange Modification Report, if the I-95 interchange is

recommended for modification, in accordance with FDOT Access Handbook.

Intelligent Transportation Systems

The CONSULTANT shall evaluate the need for improvements or modifications to the existing ITS system

in relation to the proposed alternatives being considered This includes reviewing the existing as-built

information provided by the District and including it within the project drawings, identifying impacts to the

ITS facilities due to the other project work and developing a high level cost estimate for the changes

necessary to the facilities in order to maintain the current or an improved level of service.

Existing Signage Inventory (I-95 Only)

The CONSULTANT will be responsible for inventorying the existing guide signage along the project

corridors.

Roundabout Evaluation

If there is one or more stop controlled or signalized intersections on the project, the CONSULTANT will

conduct a Level 2 Roundabout Evaluation for each intersection. The CONSULTANT will include the

information from this study in the Comparative Analysis and Evaluation Matrix.

2.26 Quality Assurance / Quality Control


review, supply the Project Manager with marked documents for correction that were used in the quality

control review, and response to comments and any resolution meetings.



3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTS

The CONSULTANT shall coordinate and perform the appropriate level of environmental analysis for this

project as outlined in the PD&E Manual and the following references.

The CONSULTANT shall utilize the Programming Summary Report and graphical information from the

Environmental Screening Tool (EST) available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo, or other appropriate

database. Data base information shall be compatible for use on base maps used for public presentations,

corridor maps, and alternative plans.

The level of effort for the following work activities shall be commensurate with the level of impact

identified in the final Programming Summary Report. If the Summary Degree Of Effect from the Final

Programming Summary Report is "No Involvement", or "None", for an activity, the activity will be marked

N/A in the Scope of Services.

Sociocultural Effects

The CONSULTANT shall collect data regarding the following Sociocultural issues. Pertinent data shall be

collected, analyzed and summarized in the appropriate section of the Categorical Exclusion Type II.

Pertinent data shall also be displayed on the base map, as applicable. These issues shall be analyzed in

accordance with Part 2, Chapter 9 of the PD&E Manual and the Sociocultural Effects Evaluation Handbook

(available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo).

3.1 Social Resources

Land Use Changes

The ETDM Screening has resulted in a Summary Degree of Effect of XXXXXXXX. Issues identified as

needing further study include:

Plan Consistency: consistency with comprehensive plans, growth management plans and policies, future land use plans, proposed developments and DRIs.

Land Patterns: land uses with aesthetic, recreational, or community use values, open space, potential for sprawl, and the character of the neighborhoods.

In addition, the CONSULTANT shall identify any developments that have the potential for dedication of

highway right of way or joint use ponds and bring these to the attention of the DEPARTMENT.

Social



Community Cohesion: identification of physical barriers, traffic pattern changes, social pattern changes, and loss of connectivity to community features and facilities.

Community Facilities and Focal Points: Schools, churches, parks, emergency facilities, social services, day care facilities, retirement centers, community centers, and retail locations.

Safety/Emergency Response: creation of isolated areas, emergency response time changes, location of police, fire, emergency medical services, healthcare facilities, and government offices.

Title VI/VIII: Location of any Title VI/VIII involvement, minority displacement, special populations.

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Community Goals and Quality of Life: social value changes, compatibility with community goals and vision.

Economic



Commerce: business and/or business district access, visibility, traffic patterns, and parking issues. Input from business interests along the corridor.

Tax Base: business impacts that affect the tax base, employment opportunities and property values.

The CONSULTANT shall include discussion pertinent to the State Historic Highway Law relating to Calle Ocho and Brickell Avenue.

Mobility



Accessibility: transit facilities, intermodal connectivity, transportation disadvantaged access, residential to non-residential connectivity, bicycle and pedestrian issues, public parking, park and ride facilities, walkability, emergency response and evacuation routes, and safety.

Aesthetics



Aesthetics: viewshed, project aesthetics, community character and aesthetic values, landscaping.

The CONSULTANT shall include discussion pertinent to the State Historic Highway Law relating to Calle Ocho and Brickell Avenue.

3.2 Socio-cultural Effects Evaluation Report

The CONSULTANT will prepare a Socio-cultural Effects Report in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 15 of

the PD&E Manual

3.3 Relocation Potential



Review and Impact Determination: the CONSULTANT will address the impacts associated with relocations for the project alternatives including residential, non-residential, unique facilities, community focal points.

Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan: The CONSULTANT shall collect the data and perform the analysis necessary to complete a Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan for the proposed alternatives.

Cultural Resources

The CONSULTANT shall implement a Cultural Resources study to completely analyze the impacts to all

cultural resources by all proposed alternatives, including all viable ponds. All work shall be conducted by

a professional qualified under the provisions of 36 CFR 61, and be done in compliance with the National



Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665, as amended) and the implementing regulations (36

CFR 800) as well as with the provisions contained in Chapter 267, Florida Statutes.

3.4 Archaeological and Historic Resources

This task includes identifying and analyzing impacts to archaeological sites and historic resources within

the project Area of Potential Effects (APE), including documentation and coordination with appropriate

agencies as per Part 2, Chapter 12 of the PD&E Manual, and the DEPARTMENT’S Cultural Resource

Management Handbook. In addition, attendance at public meetings may be required. The CONSULTANT

will also review and address any resources listed in the Environmental Screening Tool (EST) by the State

Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) member.

Research Design Methodology

The CONSULTANT will prepare a Research Design and Survey Methodology for the project, to be

submitted to the DEPARTMENT for approval prior to the initiation of field work. The CONSULTANT

shall identify and map out the zones of probability for the project study area, and identify any previously

recorded resources. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) will be determined (including pond sites).

Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS)

Field Work: The CONSULTANT shall identify any archaeological sites within the project area, both

previously recorded and potentially eligible, and excavate the appropriate number of test pits if possible

(due the highly urbanized nature of the project area, this may not be possible). The CONSULTANT shall

identify any existing historic resources within the project area, both previously recorded and potentially

eligible. The CONSULTANT will also locate, identify and bound any additional cultural resources included

on the Florida Master Site File (FMSF) and all structures 45 to 50 years older (depending upon the length

of time anticipated before construction). Enough data will be collected to document each site’s significance

in terms of eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Documentation: The

CRAS will be prepared with appropriate documentation detailing the results of the survey and the final

assessments of resource significance and including a FMSF form for all identified resources. The Research

Design Methodology and the Pond Site Technical Memo will be included in the CRAS appendix (if

determined to be applicable). The CONSULTANT will also document any involvement with State Historic

Highways based on analysis and documentation provided by the project engineers, including required

coordination with the Florida Dept. of State – Division of Historical Resources (DHR).

CRAS Addendum or Technical Memorandum for Pond Sites

Not applicable

Determination of Eligibility (DOE)

If required, the CONSULTANT will prepare a DOE for each resource determined to be significant. The

DOE package will include an NRHP registration form, and the DOE’s will be included as a CRAS

appendix.

Case Study Report

A Section 106 Case Study Report, documenting the application of the Criteria of Effect, will be prepared

by the CONSULTANT.

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with the preparation of a Section 106 MOA, if

required.

Historic Resources, Section 4(f) Evaluation

The CONSULTANT will prepare and coordinate a Section 4(f) Evaluation, if required.



Section 106 Consultation Meetings

The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with coordination of a Section 106 Consultation

meeting, if required.

Native American Coordination Meeting

The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with coordination with any Native American tribes

that have or wish to have involvement or input on the project or any site of relevance to them. All

coordinating with Native American tribes will be initiated and conducted by the FHWA or other lead

Federal Agency.

If required, the CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with coordination with any Native

American tribes that have or wish to have involvement or input on the project or any site of relevance to

them. All coordination with Native American tribes will include coordination with FHWA.

Section 106 Public Involvement

If required, the CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with public involvement for Section 106.

Cultural Resource Committee Meetings

If required, assist the DEPARTMENT with any meetings with the Cultural Resource Committee.

3.5 Recreational, Section 4(f)

Section 4(f) Determination of Applicability

The CONSULTANT will complete the documentation and coordination required for a 4(f) Determination

of Applicability in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 13 of the PD&E Manual along with the latest agency

guidance.

A Section 4(f) Determination of Applicability will be prepared for Maximo Gomez Park, Soccer Cage

Miami and Jose Marti Park Baseball Field should any potential involvement or impact be proposed as a

result of any build alternative.

Section 4 (f) “de minimis” Documentation

The CONSULTANT will prepare a Section 4(f) “de minimis” documentation in accordance with Part 2,

Chapter 13 of the PD&E Manual along with the latest agency guidance.

The CONSULTANT will evaluate potential impacts to Maximo Gomez Park, Soccer Cage Miami and Jose

Marti Park Baseball Field to determine if involvement with these recreational resources can be considered

as a “de minimus”.

Section 4(f) Evaluation

Not anticipated.

Natural Resources

3.6 Wetlands and Essential Fish Habitat

Data Collection

The CONSULTANT will identify wetlands in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 18 of the PD&E Manual

Data Collection – Essential Fish Habitat Assessment

The CONSULTANT will assess impacts to essential fish habitat in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 11 of

the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT will conduct a benthic survey to evaluate potential impacts to the

Miami River, as necessary.



Conceptual Mitigation Plan

The CONSULTANT will develop conceptual mitigation plan in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 18 of the

PD&E Manual.

Analysis and Report – Essential Fish Habitat

The CONSULTANT will provide analysis for and prepare the Essential Fish Habitat Assessment

Memorandum in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 11 of the PD&E Manual.

Evaluation and Report – Wetlands

The CONSULTANT will evaluate the data for and prepare a Wetlands Technical Memorandum in

accordance with Part 2, Chapter 18 of the PD&E Manual.

3.7 Water Quality

In accordance with Part 2, Chapter 20 of the PD&E Manual.

3.8 Special Designations

In accordance with Part 2, Chapters 19, 21, 23, 26 and 29 of the PD&E Manual, respectively

Outstanding Florida Waters – Involvement and further evaluation will be determined when/if

work is proposed over or adjacent to the Miami River which has been designated as an OFW

Wild and Scenic Rivers – No involvement.

Aquatic Preserves – Involvement and further evaluation will be determined when/if work is

proposed over or adjacent to the Miami River which has been designated an Aquatic Preserve.

Coastal Barrier Resources – No involvement.

Scenic Highways – No involvement.

State Historic Highways – Work is proposed on SW 8th Street/Calle Ocho and adjacent to

Brickell Avenue, both designated as State Historic Highways. Evaluate the proposed activities in accordance with the two (2) State Historic Highway laws: SW 8th Street (a.k.a. Calle Ocho; Laws of Florida, Chapter 86-308) and Brickell Avenue (Laws of Florida, Chapter 07-259). A standalone memorandum will be required to document the evaluation and for submittal to the Florida Department of Historic Resources. The results will be summarized in the NEPA document.

3.9 Wildlife and Habitat

Data Collection

The CONSULTANT will conduct all research, field reviews and coordination necessary to assess impacts

to wildlife and habitat in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 27 of the PD&E Manual.

Analysis and Report

The CONSULTANT will provide analysis for and prepare the Endangered Species Biological Report in

accordance with Part 2, Chapter 27 of the PD&E Manual.

Conservation Measures and Mitigation Plan

Not anticipated



3.10 Identify Permit Conditions

The CONSULTANT shall identify permit conditions, and type of permits required. This task includes the

review of maps and data in order to determine permit related information for the project or add scope to

identify what tasks should be done in accordance with agreements with the permitting agencies.

For projects where permits are required as part of the PD&E Study, see Section 4.3.

3.11 Farmlands

No involvement.

Physical Effects

3.12 Noise

The CONSULTANT shall perform the noise analysis and noise abatement evaluation as required by Title

23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 772 and in accordance with the latest version of the

FDOT Noise Policy (Part 2, Chapter 17 of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Manual)

and the FDOT’s Traffic Noise Modeling and Analysis Guidelines. The CONSULTANT shall attend a

methodology meeting/teleconference with the DEPARTMENT prior to the initiation of activities.

Traffic Data Collection

Traffic Data Required for the Noise Analysis will be provided by the (CONSULTANT or

DEPARTMENT) and will include the following data for each road segment (i.e. intersection to

intersection), access ramp, cross street, frontage road and other nearby important roadways for the existing

year and the design year with and without the proposed improvements:

Level of Service C (LOS C) directional volumes

Demand peak hour volumes (peak and off-peak directions)

Proposed posted speed

Percentage of heavy trucks (HT) in the design hour

Percentage of medium trucks (MT) in the design hour

Percentage of buses in the design hour

Percentage of motorcycles (MC) in the design hour

The traffic data is included in the approved Traffic Technical Memorandum and will be documented on

standard forms provided by the DEPARTMENT. The completed forms must be reviewed by the

DEPARTMENT before proceeding with the noise analysis.

Elevation Data

The CONSULTANT shall determine the availability and accuracy of elevation data needed to perform the

noise analysis and noise abatement evaluation. The CONSULTANT shall review available elevation data

and the elevation data to be provided per Section 2.2 (Survey Coordination) to determine if elevations of

the roadways, existing berms/walls, receptor points and ground levels where changes in terrain occur or

where noise barriers may be evaluated can be established within +/- one (1) foot of the actual field

conditions observed during a field review. In coordination with the DEPARTMENT, the CONSULTANT

shall determine the additional spot elevations needed to adequately simulate project conditions in the traffic

noise model.

Land Use Field Review/ Outdoor Advertising Identification



The CONSULTANT shall conduct a field review at the beginning of the noise study to identify existing

land uses that may be noise sensitive as well as any potential future development areas for which land uses

that are noise sensitive that could have building permits prior to the approval of the environmental document

(i.e., the Date of Public Knowledge, or DPK) associated with the project. This review should also identify

any potential circumstances that would hinder the construction of a noise barrier (e.g. utilities, access issues,

drainage features, etc.), if readily apparent. A follow up field review should be conducted prior to the

finalization of the noise study report to determine if any unanticipated land use changes have occurred that

will change the results of the noise study. The CONSULTANT shall document the date of the field review

used to establish receptor points in the Noise Study Report (NSR).

Outdoor Advertising Identification: The CONSULTANT shall identify potential noise barriers that may

block the view of an existing lawfully erected sign that is governed by and conforms to state and federal

requirements for land use, size, height and spacing consistent with the requirements of Florida Statute (FS)

479.25 and the FDOT Noise Policy (Part 2, Chapter 17 of the PD&E Manual). The CONSULTANT shall

notify the DEPARTMENT’S Project Manager of a potential noise barrier(s) that may affect the visibility

of a legally permitted outdoor advertising sign. Resolution of the potential conflict shall be documented in

the NSR and included in the environmental document.

Field Measurements and Model Validation

The CONSULTANT will collect field measurements for computer model validation and perform the model

validation in accordance with the FDOT Noise Policy (Part 2, Chapter 17 of FDOT’s PD&E Manual). The

CONSULTANT should be prepared to discuss the number and location of potential monitoring locations

at the noise methodology meeting.

Construction Noise and Vibration

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a review of potential noise and vibration sensitive sites consistent with

the requirements of the FDOT Noise Policy (Part 2, Chapter 17 of the PD&E Manual). These potential

sites shall be documented in the appropriate section of the Noise Study Report. The scope of this analysis

will be coordinated during the noise methodology meeting.

Analysis and Noise Abatement Evaluation

Noise Analysis: The noise analysis and noise abatement evaluation shall be performed by or

supervised/reviewed by a person(s) who has attended the DEPARTMENT’S Traffic Noise Analysis

training course or has attended and successfully completed the National Highway Institute’s Highway

Traffic Noise Course (FHWA-NHI-142051). The FHWA approved noise model, the Traffic Noise Model

(TNM) Version 2.5 (or most current version) shall be used for the noise analysis. The CONSULTANT shall

use the State Plane Coordinate System when establishing xy-coordinates for objects to be represented in

the TNM (e.g., roadway points, receptor points, barrier points, ground zone boundaries, building row

locations, etc.). The State Plane Coordinate System and the consistent use of modeling strategies included

in the FDOT Traffic Noise Modeling and Analysis Guidelines are necessary to facilitate statewide

consistency in the continuation of the noise study in future project phases (e.g., design change reevaluation,

final design). The CONSULTANT shall be prepared to discuss modeling strategies during the mandatory

noise methodology meeting identified above.

Shoulder or Structure Mounted Noise Barriers: The CONSULTANT shall evaluate noise barriers at the

shoulder of the roadway or along the outside edge of structures if a noise barrier at the right of way line is

not feasible or cost reasonable. Noise barriers at the shoulder shall meet design requirements contained in

Chapter 32 of FDOT’s Plans Preparation Manual (PPM). The CONSULTANT shall discuss the

consideration of shoulder barriers with the DEPARTMENT at the mandatory noise methodology meeting

identified above.

Noise Study Report



Report: The CONSULTANT will document all of the above work in a Noise Study Report in accordance

with Part 2, Chapter 17 of the FDOT PD&E Manual and the Traffic Noise Modeling and Analysis

Guidelines document. The CONSULTANT will provide an electronic copy of the NSR, in PDF format, as

well as all TNM input/output files that support the information documented in the report. A brief “read me”

file shall also be provided with the TNM files to explain the file naming procedure. The “read me” file will

facilitate locating the modeling results documented in the report.

3.13 Air Quality

Screening Analysis

The CONSULTANT shall gather data and perform the air quality screening analysis and prepare the Air

Quality Technical Memorandum in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 16 of the PD&E Manual.

Air Quality Monitoring

Not anticipated.

3.14 Construction Impact Analysis

In accordance with Part 2, Chapter 30 of the PD&E Manual.

3.15 Contamination

Field Data

The CONSULTANT will review potential contamination sites in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 22 of the

PD&E Manual.

Analysis/Report

The CONSULTANT will provide analysis for and prepare the Level 1 Contamination Screening Evaluation

Report in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 22 of the PD&E Manual.

Environmental Reports

The Environmental Documents prepared by the CONSULTANT will comply with the procedures listed in

the PD&E Manual, Part 1, and will also follow the format and include content described in Part 2 of the

PD&E Manual. The task of documentation includes the preparation of draft and interim reports prepared

by the CONSULTANT for review and comment upon by the DEPARTMENT prior to producing final

reports and documents.

3.16 Class of Action Determination (State Environmental Impact Report)

Not applicable

A Type 2 Categorical Exclusion is the expected level of environmental documentation required for this

project. The CONSULTANT will complete the Environmental Determination Form to document the

Categorical Exclusion as described in Part 1, Chapter 5, of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT will

also provide all the documentation required by the PD&E Manual.

3.17 Categorical Exclusion Type II (if not done in 3.19 – Class of Action Determination)

Prepare the Categorical Exclusion Type II form and all attachments in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 5

of the PD&E Manual.



3.18 State Environmental Impact Report (if not done in 3.19 – Class of Action Determination)

Not applicable.3.19 Environmental Assessment

Not applicable.3.20 Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Not applicable.3.21 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Not applicable.3.22 Final Environmental Impact Statement

3.23 Quality Assurance / Quality Control


review, supply the Project Manager with marked documents for correction that were used in the quality

control review, and response to comments and any resolution meetings.



4.0 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

4.1 Contract and Project Files

Project Management efforts for complete setup and maintenance, developing monthly progress reports,

schedule updates, work effort to develop and execute sub-consultant agreements etc. Progress reports shall

be delivered to the DEPARTMENT in a format as prescribed by the DEPARTMENT and no less than 10

days prior to submission of the corresponding invoice. The Project Manager will make judgment on

whether work of sufficient quality and quantity has been accomplished by comparing the reported percent

complete against actual work accomplished.

Within ten (10) days after the Notice to Proceed, the CONSULTANT shall provide a schedule of calendar

deadlines accompanied by an anticipated payout curve. Said schedule and anticipated payout curve shall

be prepared in a format prescribed by the DEPARTMENT.

4.2 Project Management Meetings and Coordination

The CONSULTANT shall meet with the DEPARTMENT as needed throughout the life of the project. It

is anticipated 36 meetings will be needed. These meetings will include 24 progress (one each month for 24

months) and 12 miscellaneous review and other coordination activities with the DEPARTMENT.

4.3 Additional Services

Additional Services include design-related activities required to support project evaluations and/or to accelerate project development. Cases where additional services may be needed include (not limited to): Need to develop more detail to identify impacts including right of way.

Special project feature(s) (bridge structures, roadway, drainage, geotechnical, etc.) that require engineering analysis beyond the PD&E Study level of detail.

Permitting is included during the PD&E Study on all or portions of the project.

Preparation of scope and staff hours for the additional services will involve reference to the Standard Scope

of Services, Staff Hour Estimation Forms, and Staff Hour Estimation Basis for Highway and

Bridge/Structures Design.

Permitting services may include consideration of the following sections of the Standard Design Scope of

Services:

4. Roadway Analysis

5. Roadway Plans

6a. Drainage Analysis

6b. Drainage Plans

8. Environmental Permits

27. Survey

28. Photogrammetry

29. Mapping

32. Noise Barriers Update

35. Geotechnical



5.0 METHOD OF COMPENSATION

Payment for the work accomplished will be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. Invoices shall

be submitted through the DEPARTMENT’S web enabled Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS)

Internet application. The DEPARTMENT'S Project Manager and the CONSULTANT shall monitor the

cumulative invoiced billings to insure the reasonableness of the billings compared to the project schedule

and the work accomplished and accepted by the DEPARTMENT.

Payments will not be made that exceed the percentage of work identified in the approved payout curve and

schedule provided in accordance with Section 4.1.

6.0 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT

The DEPARTMENT will provide those services and materials as set forth below:

Project data currently on file.

All available information in the possession of the DEPARTMENT pertaining to utility companies whose facilities may be affected by the proposed construction.

All future information that is in possession or may come to the DEPARTMENT pertaining to subdivision plans, so that the CONSULTANT may take advantage of additional areas that can be utilized as part of the existing right of way.

Process Advance Notification and all environmental and engineering documents including the Permit Coordination Package.

Coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) or the Division of Historical Resources (DHR).

Existing FDOT right of way maps.

The DEPARTMENT will permit the CONSULTANT to utilize the DEPARTMENT'S computer facilities upon proper authorization as described in the DEPARTMENT Procedure No. 325-060-401.

The DEPARTMENT will provide available FDOT crash data.

The DEPARTMENT will provide the project survey and photogrammetry files.